American Journal of Public Health Archives

The Ugly Obesity Odds

September 10, 2015 by Merv Mandelbaum

Problem So, you or someone you know wants to lose weight—say, from clinically obese to normal. What are his odds? Reality About one in 210, according to a study in the American Journal of Public Health. Method Researchers tracked 278,982 people between 2004 and 2014 using ehealth records. Anybody who … Read More

Diet Pop with that Ultra-Sized Meal?

February 2, 2014 by Merv Mandelbaum

Know that old chestnut about the fat guy who orders a triple burger, extra large fries, and an extra-large diet pop? Well, new research suggests that it’s true. A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that overweight people who drank diet pop ended up eating more … Read More